Minister Claude Earl Hamilton

Minister Claude Earl Hamilton obituary, Anderson, SC

Minister Claude Earl Hamilton

Claude Hamilton Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by D B Walker & Co. Funeral Service - Anderson from Jul. 23 to Jul. 24, 2025.

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Minister Claude Earl Hamilton, 85, husband of Annie Ruth Hamilton, passed at his home on Tuesday, July 22, 2025. Born in Anderson, SC, he was the son of the late Odell and Alma Chester Hamilton.

Minister Hamilton retired from the City of Anderson Parks and Recreation Department and is a member of Zion Apostolic Pentecostal Holiness Church.

Minister Hamilton was preceded in death by his parents, three siblings, Hattie (Ledford) Swinger, Joseph Odell (Joyce)Hamilton, and Florence Vernell (Melvin) Walker; and one niece, Nicole Hamilton.

Minister Hamilton leaves to cherish fond memories, his wife of fifity-nine years, Annie Ruth Mance Hamilton of the home; one son, Claude Lamond Hamilton, Greenville, SC; three daughters, Mona Lisa Hamilton, Greer, SC; Beverly (Colicus) Allen, Anderson, SC and Wanda Hamilton Robinson, Greer, SC; six grandchildren, Jarred (Jillian), Aaron (Brittany) and Trey Clinkscales; Camille Allen, Deondria (Paul) Pickens and Marsailes (Cathy) Allen; eleven great-grandchildren, Arianna, Immanuel and Immani Pickens; Jackson, Kinsley, Melanie and Clinton Allen; Yasmine, Jordyn, Madison, and Kaitlin Robinson; one nephew, Joseph Odell Hamilton, III, other relatives and many friends.

Funeral services are at 1 pm Sunday at Zion Apostolic Pentecostal Holiness Church with burial to follow in Anderson Memorial Gardens. Public viewing is Saturday from 2 – 6 pm at D. B. Walker Funeral Services, and the body will be placed in the church at noon.

The family is at their home, 260 Hales Drive, Anderson, SC.

Professional services entrusted to D. B. Walker Funeral Services.

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